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Potato Leek Soup Recipe
Potato Leek Soup is a smooth, comforting classic made by simmering leeks, onion, and russet potatoes in broth, then thickened with a flour-butter roux. The soup is pureed to a creamy texture enhanced with milk and seasoned with salt and pepper. It balances mild, sweet flavors from the leeks and onion with the hearty body of potato, creating a nourishing dish that is both filling and gentle on the palate.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
133 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Soup, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium leek dark green stems removed
- 1/2 large white onion (chopped)
- 2 medium russet potato peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon flour (use AP gluten free flour for GF)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 cups chicken broth (or use vegetable broth for vegetarians)
- 1/2 cup milk 2%
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- chive optional for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Wash leeks very carefully to remove all grit. I usually cut them horizontally and separate the rings to make sure no dirt remains. Coarsely chop them when washed.
- In a medium soup pot, melt the butter and add the flour on low heat.
- Using a wooden spoon, mix well. This will thicken your soup and give it a wonderful flavor.
- Add chicken broth, leeks, onion, potatoes and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer on low for about 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are soft.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth adding the milk and adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
11/2 cups
Calories
133kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
23.5g
(8%)
Protein
4.5g
(9%)
Fat
2.5g
(4%)
Saturated Fat
1.5g
(8%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
416mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/2 cups | |
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 23.5g | 8% |
| Protein | 4.5g | 9% |
| Fat | 2.5g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 416mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.